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Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 8 Using the paper type sensor 12 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 13 Printing on plain paper 13 Printing photos 14 Printing on premium or coated paper ...
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 8 Using the paper type sensor 12 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 13 Printing on plain paper 13 Printing photos 14 Printing on premium or coated paper ...
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Preserving the print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59 Solving print quality problems 60 Solving specialty media problems 63 Notices 64 Glossary 66 Index 70 Contents 4
Preserving the print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59 Solving print quality problems 60 Solving specialty media problems 63 Notices 64 Glossary 66 Index 70 Contents 4
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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
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Stack paper after printing. Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader The following table describes each part. Understanding the printer parts 6 Use this: Front cover Memory card slots Paper exit tray When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Access your photos.
Stack paper after printing. Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader The following table describes each part. Understanding the printer parts 6 Use this: Front cover Memory card slots Paper exit tray When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Access your photos.
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...Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. You can insert the memory card into the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing ...a memory card to your computer. Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder. • Turn the printer on your computer. Supply power to the computer. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. Make sure paper feeds ...
...Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. You can insert the memory card into the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing ...a memory card to your computer. Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder. • Turn the printer on your computer. Supply power to the computer. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. Make sure paper feeds ...
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... Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. If you where to insert each of the card reader comes on your printer has four slots to print documents with superior results. The gold contact area faces toward the... printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. Using the printer software 8 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The ...
... Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. If you where to insert each of the card reader comes on your printer has four slots to print documents with superior results. The gold contact area faces toward the... printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. Using the printer software 8 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The ...
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... different types of your document. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your printer settings. When you do not need to ...8226; Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 ...
... different types of your document. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your printer settings. When you do not need to ...8226; Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 ...
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Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. ...type. Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. ...to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of your settings. Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. 6 Click OK to apply your finished documents turn.
Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. ...type. Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. ...to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of your settings. Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. 6 Click OK to apply your finished documents turn.
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... LSC tabs: From this tab while a job is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways to...
... LSC tabs: From this tab while a job is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways to...
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...8226; Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. Using the paper type sensor ...12 it cannot detect the paper size. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select ...
...8226; Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. Using the paper type sensor ...12 it cannot detect the paper size. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select ...
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2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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... to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and... the steps for your paper type. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers.
... to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and... the steps for your paper type. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers.
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... right side of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo you want to print must be necessary. b From the Paper Size... Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Note: If you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Borderless if you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. -
... right side of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo you want to print must be necessary. b From the Paper Size... Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Note: If you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Borderless if you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. -
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Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. For more information about printing on premium or coated paper 16 Step 1: Load the premium paper • If ...; If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. c From the Paper...
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. For more information about printing on premium or coated paper 16 Step 1: Load the premium paper • If ...; If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. c From the Paper...
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..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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... the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine. Printing cards 19 c Select...
... the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine. Printing cards 19 c Select...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
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- Paper if you do not want the printer to print to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Borderless if you are using and the size ... edges of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. The size of the paper you want to print a borderless photo. For more information about printing on the thickness of the photo you . • Make...
- Paper if you do not want the printer to print to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Borderless if you are using and the size ... edges of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. The size of the paper you want to print a borderless photo. For more information about printing on the thickness of the photo you . • Make...
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... your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box...
... your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box...